Nearby Cities

Abingdon (15.81 mi)
Middle River (16.57 mi)
Dundalk (20.07 mi)
Bel Air (22.04 mi)
Arnold (24.71 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

21220 (1) (15.09 mi)
21009 (2) (16.98 mi)
21222 (3) (18.67 mi)
21237 (3) (20.03 mi)
21236 (7) (20.72 mi)
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  • Geneva Augustin
    200 Points

    Geneva Augustin

    Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Abingdon
    Distance: 15.81 mi
    3445 Box Hill Corporate Center Dr
    Ste E
    Abingdon, MD 21009
  • Christopher Englert
    200 Points

    Christopher Englert

    Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Abingdon
    Distance: 15.81 mi
    3445 Box Hill Corporate Center Dr
    Ste E
    Abingdon, MD 21009
  • Rebecca Noll 100 Points

    Rebecca Noll

    Rebecca Noll
    Distance: 16.57 mi
    11560 Crossroads Ci, Suite 102
    Middle River, MD 21220
  • EVELYNE MAKANY NDZANA

    EVELYNE MAKANY NDZANA

    EVELYNE MAKANY NDZANA
    Distance: 20.07 mi
    1576 Merritt Blvd Ste 8
    Dundalk, MD 21222
  • Kamala Via

    Kamala Via

    Kamala Via
    Distance: 20.07 mi
    7811 Wise Ave
    Dundalk, MD 21222
  • Kamala Via

    Kamala Via

    Kamala Via
    Distance: 20.07 mi
    1576 Merritt Blvd Ste 8
    Dundalk, MD 21222
  • Jasmine Michelle Booth, FNP, BC
    270 Points

    Jasmine Michelle Booth, FNP, BC

    MedStar Health: Bariatric Surgery at Bel Air
    Distance: 22.03 mi
    12 Medstar Blvd
    Suite 170
    Bel Air, MD 21015
  • Marilyn Hernandez, CRNP
    230 Points

    Marilyn Hernandez, CRNP

    MedStar Health: Pediatrics at Bel Air Medical Campus
    Distance: 22.03 mi
    12 MedStar Boulevard
    Suite 265
    Bel Air, MD 21015
  • ALISON MCLAUGHLIN 100 Points

    ALISON MCLAUGHLIN

    ALISON MCLAUGHLIN, PMHNP
    Distance: 22.03 mi
    4 North Ave, Building C
    Suite 420
    Bel Air, MD 21014
  • Nanah Sesay 100 Points

    Nanah Sesay

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 24.7 mi
    1511 Ritchie Hwy
    Ste 202
    Arnold, MD 21012-2410
  • Laurette Abunaw

    Laurette Abunaw

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 24.7 mi
    1511 Ritchie Hwy
    Ste 202
    Arnold, MD 21012-2410
  • Margaret Isoh

    Margaret Isoh

    Margaret Isoh, PMHNP-BC
    Distance: 24.7 mi
    1511 Ritchie Hwy
    Ste 202
    Arnold, MD 21012-2410
  • Greg Auber, CRNP
    240 Points

    Greg Auber, CRNP

    MedStar Health: Primary Care, Gastroenterology, and Endocrinology at Baltimore
    Distance: 25.05 mi
    5601 Loch Raven Boulevard
    Russell Morgan Building - 3rd Floor
    Baltimore, MD 21239
  • Bethany Burton, CRNP
    230 Points

    Bethany Burton, CRNP

    MedStar Health: Primary Care at North Parkville Health Center
    Distance: 25.05 mi
    9512 Harford Road
    Ste. 201
    Baltimore, MD 21234
  • Lindsey MacNeil, FNP-C
    220 Points

    Lindsey MacNeil, FNP-C

    MedStar Health: Primary Care at Federal Hill
    Distance: 25.05 mi
    1420 Key Highway
    Suite 301
    Baltimore, MD 21230

Nurse Practitioner Info

Nurse Practitioner Summary:
A Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse who has obtained advanced education; usually in the form of a master's degree. This additional training allows the RN to diagnose and manage many common ailments.

Nurse Practitioners can carry out some of the same duties as a physician and can also be a patient's primary care giver. The Nurse Practitioner focuses on treating illnesses and conditions as well as educating patients on health, self-care, and treatment options.

Education and training: To become a Nurse Practitioner, an associate degree in nursing or a bachelor of science is required. The associate degree takes 2 to 3 years and the bachelor's degree takes 4 to 5 years. Then, he or she must take additional training to specialize in certain medical fields. Once the education is finished, the student must be licensed by the state.


Nurse Practitioner FAQs:
What is a

Nurse Practitioner

?
A Nurse Practitioner is a Registered Nurse who has additional training in the diagnosis of medical conditions, including chronic illness. A Nurse Practitioner can provide the same care as a physician. A Nurse Practitioner works closely with physicians.

What type of work does a Nurse Practitioner perform?
A Nurse Practitioner can be a regular health care provider. A Nurse Practitioner can see patients of all ages. A Nurse Practitioner focuses on prevention, education and wellness. A Nurse Practitioner can prescribe medication and give referrals.

Where does a Nurse Practitioner work?
A Nurse Practitioner can work in private offices, clinics, schools, hospitals and health departments.

What are the duties of a Nurse Practitioner?
A Nurse Practitioner can carry out many duties. Some of these include:
- Conferring with physicians and referring patients to specialists
- Counseling and educating patients in treatment options and self-care
- Diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions and diseases
- Obtaining medical history from patients and performing physical exams
- Ordering and interpreting x-rays, lab tests, and ECGs
- Prescribing medications and physical therapy
- Performing prenatal care and family planning

What types of Nurse Practitioners are there?
Nurse practitioners can be family nurse practitioners, adult nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, neonatal nurse practitioners, women's health nurse practitioners or acute care nurse practitioners.

How do I find a Nurse Practitioner in my city and state?
The Wellness.com directory will help you locate a Nurse Practitioner in your state. Select Nurse Practitioner from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate a Nurse Practitioner in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need a Nurse Practitioner in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of Nurse Practitioners in your city and state.


Nurse Practitioner Related Terms:
nurse, registered nurse, physician, nursing, prescriptions, medications